OBJECTIVE: To summarize the evidence on reliability and criterion validity of hip muscle
strength testing using portable dynamometers. DESIGN: Systematic review with meta …

Context: The Y Balance Test was developed as a test of dynamic postural control and has
been shown to be predictive of lower-extremity injury. However, the relationship between hip …

Background: The incidence of lower extremity injuries in female soccer players is high, but
the risk factors for injuries are unknown. Purpose: To investigate risk factors for lower …

Context: The belt-stabilized handheld dynamometer (HHD) has been used to assess the
strength of knee-and hip-muscle groups. However, few researchers have examined its …

Background and objectives Lumbar plexus block has been used to provide postoperative
analgesia after lower limb surgery. The fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) has been …

Background Adolescent female football and handball players are among the athletes with
the highest risk of sustaining anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Aim This study …

Background Muscle strength measurements using hand-held dynamometry (HHD) can be
affected by the inadequate strength of the tester and lack of stabilization of the participants …

Background Iliotibial band syndrome is a common overuse injury that is twice as likely to
affect female runners compared to male runners. It is unclear if there is a consistent running …

Purpose To identify modifiable biomechanical and neuromuscular anterior cruciate ligament
(ACL) injury risk factors for first-time ACL injury in adolescent female elite football and team …

Background: Exercise for patellofemoral pain (PFP) is traditionally knee focused, targeting
quadriceps muscles. In recent years, hip-focused exercise has gained popularity. Patient …